Description
This Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Casserole is the kind of easy dinner that instantly makes weeknights feel more exciting. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, taco seasoning, melty cheese, peppers, and olives, it bakes into a hearty family meal with bold flavor in every bite. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe rotation, family dinner ideas, meal prep, comfort food cravings, and simple food ideas when you want something warm, cheesy, and satisfying without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 ounces
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, cooked vegetables, half the cheddar cheese, half the Monterey Jack cheese, and half the olives.
5. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
6. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and black olives.
8. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
9. Rest for 5 minutes, then top with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
Do not skip the rest time after baking, because cutting into the casserole too soon can make it fall apart and turn watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg